Hanger



H. R. RUDIN Deco g HANGER Filed June 24, 1924 2 Sheets-Sheet 2 31a/vanto@ Z2. Qc/afi? Patented Dec. 28, 1925.

HARRY R. RHEIN, GF BRONXVIL'LE, NEW YORK.

HANGER.

Application filed June 2&1,

This invention relates to new and useful improvements in h angers and is more particularly adapted to be used in conjunction with an eaves trough for the purpose of supporting the latter in any desired adjusted position and in a rigid manner.

Another important object of the invention is to provide a hanger of the above mentioned character, which may be readily and easily secured in the desired adjusted position, means being further provided for preventing the accidental displacement of the gutter or eaves trough from the hanger when in position thereon.

A further object of the invention is to provide a hanger of the above mentioned character, which is simple in construction, inexpensive7 .strong and durable and furthermore adapted for the purposes for which it is designated.

Other objects and advantages of this invention will become apparent during the course of the following description.

In the accompanying drawings forming a part of this specification and in which like numerals designate like parts throughout the same:

Figure 1 is a side elevation of my improved hanger showing the same in use.

Figure 2 is a detail side elevation of the curved bracket which supports the eaves trough showing the opposite side thereof.

Figure 3 is a top plan view of the bracket.

Figure 4 is a fragmentary front elevational View of the bracket supporting member.

Figure 5 is a fragmentary detail view illustrating the manner in which the bracket is adjustably supported on the rack bar.

Figure 6 is a detail view of the eaves trough engaging and securing strip, and

Figure 7 is a detail view of the locking In the drawings wherein for the purpose of illustration is shown the preferred embodiment of my invention, the numeral 1 designates the supporting bar which is twisted intermediate its ends as illustrated at 2, the upper portion of the bar being secured to the rafters of a roof designated generally by the letter A in any suitable manner. The opposite end of the bar is disposed downwardly from the twisted portion 2 in the manner illustrated at 3 so as to exten substantially parallel with the side of the house in the manner as illustrated more d ly to Figure 6 of the 1924. Serial No. 722.082.

clearly in Figure 1. rIhe inner or rear edge of the depending portion 3 has arranged therein the teeth 4, the purpose of which will hereinafter be more fully described. Also arranged in spaced relation on the depending portion 3 of the bar 1`are the vertically arranged openings 5.

Adapted to be adjustably supported and secured on the depending portion 3 of the bar 1 is the curved bracket designated generally by the numeral 6. The curved bracket is constructed preferably of pressed steel or cast iron, brass or composition metal and I do not wish to limit myself to the particular kind of material which is used. The inner end of the curved bracket 6 is bent laterally as illustrated at 7 and then upwardly as illustrated at 8. A flange 9 is formed on one side of the bracket 6 adjacent the inner end thereof and the liange is provided with a notch 1() for receiving the inner edge of the eaves trough B in the manner clearly illustrated in Figure 1. The portion of the flange 9 which extends below the lateral portion 7 of the bracket 6 is provided with an opening 11 and the lateral portion 7 is further provided with a slot 12 for receiving the depending portion 3 of the supporting bar 1.

The side edge of the slot 12 adjacent the upstanding portion 8 of the bracket 6 provides a tooth 18 for engagement with the rack teeth 4: for holding the bracket 6 in various adjusted positions on the depending portion 3 whereby the eaves trough B may be supported in any desired spaced relation with respect to the roof A. To prevent the accidental disengagement of the bracket 6 from the depending portion 3 of the bar 1, I provide the locking pin 14 which extends through the opening 11 provided in the flange 9 and through one of the openings 5 in the depending portion 8 which registers with the opening 11.

The eaves trough B is adapted to rest on the brackets 6, any number of which may be provided as is desired and to further prevent the eaves trough from accidentally becoming disengaged therefrom, the outer end of each bracket 6 terminates in the lateral extension 157 the same being provided with a slot 16. A sheet metal strip such as is illustrated at 17 with reference more particulardrawing is inserted in the slot 16, and is then bent back upon itself as illustrated at 18. The opposite end of the strip is curved as illustrated at 19 t0 extend around the rolled edge C of the eaves trough B in the manner as illustrated in Figure l whereby the strip 17 will provide a retaining means for the forward rolled edge of the eaves trough, a reinforcing rib such as is illustrated at 2O is provided on the under side ot' the curved bracket 6.

The provision oi a hanger ot the character above described may not only be used for hanging and supporting eaves troughs but may also be used in connection With the hanging' of Water lines, Wall radiators, and the like. The simplicity in which my device is constructed enables the several parts comprising the same to be readily and easily adjusted to any desired height for supporting the object with which the hanger is assoA ciated and when in use for supporting eaves troughs, considerable time and labor will be saved Whenever it becomes necessary to repair the gutter or remove the hanger trom its supported position. lho provision ot the locking pin lll Will prevent any possibility Ot' the tooth i3 becoming dis-ei'igaged from the rack teeth l in an upward direction. A device ot the character above described may be manufactured at a very louv cost and will be strong and durable.

`While l have shown the preferred einbodi ment oli' my invention it is to be understood that various changes in the size, shape and arrangement ot parts may be resorted to Without departing lroin the .spirit ot the invention and the scope ot the appended claims.

Having thus described 'the invention, what l claim is l. An eaves trough hanger comprising a supporting member embodying an attaching portion and a depending suspension arm, said arm being formed With vertically spaced pin holes and having its inner edge serrated to provide ratchet teeth, and a substantially semi-circular trough hanger comprising a bar having its inner end directed horizontally and then vertically to form a substantially right angular portion, the horizontal part being formed with a slot through which said suspension arm extends, one edge ot the slot :torming a tooth tor cooperation With said ratchet teeth, and a. vertical Wing associated with said right angular portion, said `Wing including a trough engaging hook and a depending apertured portion, the aperture being adapted to be alined With one of the aforesaid pin holes, and a pin adapted to be extended through said aperture and one ot said holes.

2. ln a structure of the class described, a new article ot manufacture comprising a trough hanger bracket ot substantially semicircular torni, said bracket being in the form o'f a bar having its outer rend directed to eX- tend in a horizontal plane, said end being i'orinifd with a slot, the opposite inner end of the bracket being extended horizontally and bent vertically to form a right angular portion, the horizontal part being formed with a Slot, and Va Wing formed integral with said right angular' portion, .said Wing being constructed with a trough engaging' hook and with an apertured portion.

ln testimony whereof l afIiX my signaturc.

HARRY R. RUDIN. 

